MARIJUANA ADDICTION TREATMENT

Quitting Marijuana may seem hard for the smokers but in the reality it is not.
Marijuana is not that addictive compared to other drugs and alcohol. So if you are planning to quit smoking marijuana you have to work out an iron will method as they say. After leaving this marijuana addiction a feeling of sadness will follow (melancholy) but it would be fine as this is just the beginning of helping yourself to have a healthy body and mind. Go and fight for it!
... The first step that you should do is to find out a new way where in you may have been too busy and forget the feeling of lighting a new stick of weed when you get bored. If you have a lot of activities or interest you may have forgotten what you are fervent about.
Second way to do is to change your marijuana time into the most interesting activities. If you are going to be obsessed with your new passion time the urge to smoke weed will be neglected already. You have to spend more time on your new passion time rather than on smoking weed session with your friends.
Stay away from your friends who are also taking marijuana weeds as they are not contributing well instead they would just affect you and encouraging you to try again. Find another new set of friends which could help you recover from Quitting Smoking Marijuana for Good. Change your social environment.

QUITTING SMOKING COLD TURKEY

Quitting Smoking Cold Turkey defines as quitting smoking without using any quitting smoking products or nicotine replacement aids such as nicotine gum, skin patches, inhalers etc. It is also the normal method of quitting smoking and most popular as well.

Cold turkey means to stop smoking immediately and set your mind that you want to quit no matter what.

Quitting smoking cold turkey is the most well-liked way - but not the most successful. It is because you are no longer receiving any nicotine inside your body so the tendency of lighting up a cigarette has always been there in your mind.

As long as any nicotine remains in the bloodstream the body and mind will keep on looking for cigarettes.

Many smokers can’t apply this cold turkey method and they prefer to go for patches, gum and inhalers to feed the body Nicotine as they stop smoking.

SIMPLEST WAY OF QUITTING SMOKING

Quitting Smoking is not that simple to do especially if the nicotine-one of the most addictive substances in cigarettes, is already functioning inside your body including your brain.
According to the research, nicotine is just addicting as heroine, cocaine and marijuana. The more nicotine you take the bigger the obsession is. Consequently the high risk of developing serious diseases even cancer has a big factor if not quitting smoking. The unsafe part is… the second-hand smoking is more hazardous as the first-hand smoking.
So if you really want to quit smoking try these simple but effective tips:
1. You have to set your mind that you are quitting. Try to have a short vacation just to concentrate to your plans and go with the journey of quitting smoking. Quitting Smoking cold turkey is possible when it is combined by the will power to do so.
2. Try to have new hobbies and keep yourself busy as this is the only way not to feel boredom and might be tempted to light up a cigarette again. This will help you also fight cravings easily.
3. Gaining weight after giving up cigarettes is possible to happen. That is why you need to exercise to strengthen body and mind. You can do jogging, playing badminton, volleyball, basketball or any sport that you wanted to do. The simplest way of neglecting to light up a cigarette if you are in the field and do exercising.
4. Eat a healthy diet. You need to take the right vitamins and minerals when quitting smoking to keep you healthy.

HOW LONG WILL YOU LIVE IF NOT QUITTING SMOKING?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that adult Male smokers lost an average of 13.2 years of Life and Female smokers lost 14.5 years of life because of smoking. It is based on the collected data from 1995 to 1999.

Smokers affected their health in so many ways…damaging every parts of the body which causes many diseases. The diseases are identified as lung cancer, heart attacks, strokes, chronic bronchitis, and emphysema.

So think now how long are you gonna stay with your family or loved ones if not quitting smoking right now.

SMOKING CESSATION DRUG

Smoking cessation drugs are Nicotine replacement products, also called nicotine replacement therapy. There are only four product forms which FDA, Food Drug Administration, approved. One is Chewing Gum and nicorette is one of the famous brand being used by most Smokers who wanted to Quit Smoking, two is skin Patch, three is nasal spray and four is inhaler. Nasal Spray and Inhaler are only available with a Prescription. Only these two Smoking Cessation Drugs are restricted to buy for security purposes. For more information about the Smoking Cessation Products which are nicotine nasal spray and nicotine inhalation system, kindly click the underlined words above.

Other form of Smoking Cessation drug is Zyban – bupropion, a not nicotine replacement product, is subsequently found to be effective as a smoking cessation aid. Others are saying that it help reduces craving and withdrawal symptoms. In 2007 it was the fourth-most prescribed antidepressant in the United States retail market, with 20.184 million retail prescriptions according to the research.

CHANTIX - A Stop Smoking Medicine

I heard about CHANTIX (Varenicline) – a stop smoking medicine for the Smokers who wanted to Quit Smoking for Good. It is also known as a Smoking Cessation Medicine used for Quitting Smoking. In Europe and other Countries they are calling it CHAMPIX.

Others say that it works great and doesn’t have any weight gain and other common problems with Quitting Smoking. Available only if you have Prescription coming from your Doctor or Health Care provider. They say that it cost quite expensive… for about US$120 per month cost of taking. Imagine how serious are you to stop smoking cigarettes?

SMOKING HYPNOSIS

Do you believe in Smoking Hypnosis? When my Australian Uncle came here in the Philippines for 3 months vacation last year, he said that only Smoking Hypnosis had helped him to Quit Smoking Cigarettes. He consumed 3 boxes of Nicorette Patch and Nicorette Gum for Support from Smoking Cessation. I have been asking him How it is being applied and how it treated people from Quitting Smoking… He narrated to me what is all about… and just got shocked when he was telling me a simple like… he just close his eyes for an hour with deep concentration to relax body and mind and think/imagine yourself as a non-smoker and your sub-concious mind will grant that as reality. Just Feed your Sub-conscious mind what you want to happen and it will happens. That's the Smoking Hypnosis do... only key is hypnotherapy to stop smoking he added.

Nowadays, a lot of STOP SMOKING DRUGS are extensively available for all the smokers who wants to Quit. Nicotine Patch, Nicotine Gum, Smoking Hypnosis, Stop Smoking Programs are made especially for the concerned parties to achieve the best results.

HOW MANY PEOPLE DIE BECAUSE OF SMOKING CIGARETTES EACH YEAR?

According to WHO (World Health Organization) around 5.4 Million People died caused by Smoking Cigarettes/Tobacco each year worldwide. Smoking Cigarettes causes more death and disability compared to other deadly diseases Worldwide. Every almost seven (7) seconds a present or previous smoker dies. Second hand smoke kills for about 50,000 people.
So think about this deeply if you still want to continue smoking. Quit Now for Life.

SYMPTOMS OF NICOTINE - SMOKING WITHDRAWAL

When I started to quit smoking last January 2007, I felt a lot of Discomforts due to Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms because of this I immediately visit my Doctor to inform her of these Physical and Mental Symptoms which I was experiencing during Smoking Withdrawal. I reported to her the following Nicotine Withdrawal Symptoms so I would know what to expect more and How to manage this Phase of Smoking Cessation.
• Fatigue – I feel exhausted though I’m not doing anything hard.
• Insomnia – I can’t be able to sleep early at night without any reason.
• Anxiety – I feel like I’m so nervous though I am relaxed.
• Depression – I feel like I have a lot of burdens though I haven’t.
• Sweating – I sweat though it is cold around.
• Sore throat / Tonsillitis / Sore tongue or gums
My throat is inflamed though im not eating sweet or something cold like ice cream.
• Craving to smoke – urge to smoke badly.
• Irritable, cranky – I get angry easily.
• Mood Swing
• Headache
• Intestinal Disorder like Constipation, Stomach pain, Cramps
• Cough, Colds
• lack of ability to think / concentrate
• Nausea / Dry lips.
• Tightness in the chest especially when standing – up from bed.

My Doctor has prescribed an appropriate medication for me to relieve some of these discomforts. I then asked my Doctor for how long I would be on this situation? How long the symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal continue? She advised me that for most People, any of these Unpleasant Symptoms will no longer be perceptible after Six months or it depends on how many stick of cigarettes you are sucking per day. It has a huge effect if the level of nicotine is eliminated or totally absent in our body system.

NICORETTE - NICOTINE PATCH

Nicotine Patch is one of the most famous nicotine replacement methods being used by the person who wants to quit smoking. Also, Nicorette Patch is a quit smoking aid that effectively relieves nicotine craving and withdrawal symptoms.

...>>> Nicotine Patch for smoking cessation.

My Uncle from Australia is also a long-time smoker gave me this Patch. He told me that it would be very useful for nicotine withdrawal inside the body. I used this before when the time that I was withdrawing Nicotine from my blood and it's so effective!
Nicorette – Nicotine Patch a quit smoking aid, should be applied one patch every morning to the thigh, hip, arm or chest and must be remove before going to bed.

QUIT SMOKING TIPS

There are at least five tips that will help you Quit Smoking and Quit for keeps. You have the biggest opportunity of Quitting from Smoke for Good if you will apply these five steps in your life as I did before and it helped me a lot not to attempt again to try even a Puff. I used to smoke cigarettes for almost 9 years of my Life and when my husband told me to quit as he wanted us to have a baby, I followed him gradually as I want to stop smoking then. I admit that smoke cessation is not that simple to do. We need a Quit Smoking Program or Quit Smoking Guide to help us Quit for Good.

These are the five Quit Smoking Tips:

1. Get Ready
* Set a quit date. You have to set your mind that on this day you are gonna starts Smoke Cessation.
* Change your surroundings. Avoid seeing somebody smoking cigarettes, it will encourage you to smoke.
* Keep ALL cigarettes and ashtrays away in your home, car, and place of work.
* Don't let somebody smoke in your home.
* Review your past attempts to stop. Think about what worked and what did not.
* Once you quit, don't smoke — NOT EVEN A PUFF!

2. Get Support and Encouragement from the people around you.
* Tell your family, friends, and co-workers that you are going to quit. Their understanding and support is what you need from this period of time. Ask them not to smoke around you in a simple and respectable way.
* Talk to your health care provider (for example, doctor, dentist, nurse, pharmacist, psychologist, or smoking counselor).
* Get more counseling from the expert. The more counseling you have, the better your chances are of quitting. Smoking Programs are available at any local hospitals and health care centers. Call or visit them immediately.

3. Learn New Skills and Behaviors
* Try to divert yourself from urges to smoke. Talk to someone, go for a walk, or get busy with a work.
* Do something to reduce your stress. Take a hot bath, exercise, or read a book.
* Plan something enjoyable to do every day.
* Drink a lot of water and other fluids, and eat fruits which rich in Vitamin C for anti-oxidants purposes.

4. Get Medication and Use-Apply it correctly
Medications can help you stop smoking and lessen the urge to smoke.
* Ask your health care provider for advice. They could help you fights all the Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal in your blood.
* If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, nursing, under age 18, smoking fewer than ten cigarettes per day, or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or other health care provider before taking any medications.

5. Be Prepared for Deterioration or Difficult Situations
Most deteriorations occur within the first three months after quitting. It is normal. Don't be discouraged if you start smoking again. Remember, most people try several times before they finally quit and I also experienced that moment. Be strong enough to fight for that trial months and soon your goal would be reached.

Good luck! I know you can get through with it. Be strong and have determination to Quit Smoking. Stop Smoking Right Now!

SMOKING CESSATION

If there’s a will, there’s a way… this is the most ordinary adage that we have heard from the others when telling something to do impossible. I must say that Smoking Cessation is not that simple to do. In fact, a lot of things should be done first and the biggest help of our health care professional is badly needed for speedy recuperation.

A lot of symptom arises from SMOKING CESSATION…like cravings and psychological withdrawal symptoms.Remember that it must be monitored properly to help you stop completely.

Save our Lungs for our Loved Ones. Keep Lung Cancer Away from our Home. Eventually, it would affect our Children if We don't Quit Smoking.

Stop Smoking Right Now as We only Live Once...